Small Files to Huge Prints
Jan Wegener confirms what I’ve been professing for many years. You can print really, really huge prints with smaller megapixel cameras as long as you have a sharp, quality image to start with AND you...
View ArticleThe Hyacinth Macaw
This month’s Natural Note showcases the Hyacinth Macaw. Over my long career as a wildlife and nature photographer, I’ve been fortunate to spend time with some of the most beautiful birds in the world....
View ArticleSwitching From Windows to Mac
Switching from Windows to Mac happened for me over 20 years ago. I was a diehard Windows user with no interest in moving to the Mac platform. Then Apple developed Aperture, and the hook was officially...
View ArticleNANPA Summit 2025 Review
It’s been a whirlwind five-day nature photography extravaganza this past week, where I attended the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) annual summit. This blog post is a NANPA...
View ArticleProposed Language Change in the Endangered Species Act
It’s About The Overall Story The proposed language change in the Endangered Species Act is a very big deal that could be devastating for endangered species. I’ve been a photographer since I was 16...
View ArticleOM-1 Mark II Firmware Update: What You Need to Know
Update your OM-1 Mark ll OM System just released the OM-1 Mark ll firmware update version 1.2. Their website doesn’t give a lot of details. It simply says the following. Either way, you need to go get...
View ArticleProtected: Yellowstone Winter Photography
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View ArticleThe Evolution of Computational Photography
Computational Photography For a long time, I’ve wondered when traditional camera makers would catch up with computational photography. The iPhone does this every time you take a photo. If the iPhone...
View ArticleOM System OM-3: A Vintage Camera with Modern Features
OM System Releases Retro OM-3 Today OM System released the retro OM-3 in response to the public’s desire to step back in time. Fujifilm started this trend with its retro-styled cameras. Nikon, also...
View ArticleOutdoor Photographer Rises From the Ashes as Wild Eye Magazine
There’s seldom good news regarding publishing magazines nowadays. But I was recently pleasantly surprised to hear that the late great Outdoor Photographer was rising from the ashes as the new Wild Eye...
View ArticleOM System Pro Advantage
OM System Pro Advantage is a great option for repairing your OM System quickly and efficiently. So far I’ve not had any issues that weren’t self-induced with my OM cameras or lenses. But I did get a...
View ArticleFirmware Updates For OM-1 and OM-1 ll
OM System has come through with their promise to bring some of the features of the OM-1 Mark ll to the original OM-1. I like the firmware update procedure OM System uses via their OM Workspace...
View ArticleOM System’s New Video Tutorials
OM System’s video tutorials are one of many benefits that OM cameras come with. Some of these videos relate to photography in general. However, many are specific to different features within the OM...
View ArticleStep Up Photography From Your Phone
If you really want to step up photography from your phone you need the OM-System OMD E-M10 Mark IV. So says the New York Times technical section Wirecutter. Unwarranted Negative Bias Towards Small...
View ArticleDog Smart–For The Love of Dog
Who doesn’t love dogs? Well… I guess there are a few out there. But I’ve always said, “Show me a person who doesn’t like dogs, and I’ll show you a person I most likely wouldn’t associate with.” Dog...
View ArticleDxO PureRAW & PhotoLab – Amazing
Why not Lightroom I’m often asked why I don’t use Lightroom. The short answer is that DxO software is simply better. The longer answer is my combining of DxO PhotoLab with Mylio Photos gives me the...
View ArticleMicroFourNerds And Happy Snappin
Since the new Olympus OM-1 Mark ll came out, I’ve wanted to do a full-scale review. But I have to tell you, there are so many good people doing reviews that, so far, I’m content to sit on the...
View ArticleE-M1 Mark lll Astro
OM System just announced the E-M1 Mark lll Astro camera in Japan. From what I’ve heard this camera is only available in Japan for now. But if it takes off, who knows? I don’t shoot a lot of...
View ArticleJohnson Gold Mine Road-Add Your Voice!
So… it’s happening! The Johnsom Gold Mine is on its way to becoming a reality. A mine and all that goes with it smack dab in the middle of some of the world’s most beautiful and productive wilderness...
View ArticleSecond Body Recommendation
Hi Dan, Would you recommend getting an OM-5 as a second body to the OM-1, or using the money to replace the OM-1 for an OM-1 ii if you have limited funds? Thanks in advance for the reply, Luis Photo...
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